How can I make my home feel more grown up?

If you're over 30 it's time to get serious about how you decorate your home.

We've taken a look at how interior designers seek to create engaging, fun and enjoyable homes for their clients so, just in case you don't fancy the idea of hiring a professional to come in and revamp your home design, you should be able to do it yourself once you've read this article.

It's time to ditch the soft toys in your bedroom and stop buying cheap rugs for your living room, as your student days are far behind you now. Let's see what you should be aspiring to instead!

4. Get to grip with neutrals

Living room : Neutral tones

We all went through a colourful interior design phase, where we though bright red walls and clashing rugs were the height of fashion. However, once you hit your thirties it's time to step over to the neutral side.

You'll love how calm and relaxing these colours are and if you still like a burst of colour, try using colour pops instead. They're much more grown-up!

7. Get rid of pictures of exes

If you still have pictures of past partners lurking around your home, it's time to get rid of them! Exorcise those demons and enjoy a fresher, less nostalgic home that's geared towards a positive future, not moping about the past.

homify hint: Make a start by replacing framed pictures with trendy wall art.

8. Get geared up for entertaining

Even if you don't have the space to build a home bar, you can still make your home more suited for entertaining guests. A mobile drinks trolley is more than good enough and shows that you enjoy socialising and using your home for more than just sleeping.